Patterns have been a part of cultures around the globe for centuries. From fashion and branding to interior design and signage, patterns blanket and beautify our world. Designers are often asked to create new patterns from scratch, and although digital tools make the process easier than ever, it can still be a perplexing task.In this installment of Drawing Vector Graphics, Von Glitschkademystifies the pattern design process, explaining tessellations(mathematical tiles that lie at the heart of patterns) andvisiting the various methods of creating new patterns. He showshow to build repeating patterns with Illustrator's pattern toolsand pattern brushes, and incorporate patterns into your design.The course also features patterns from some of the industry'smost inspiring designers.